In the creation of an action camera, toughness aspect is as
important as the quality of video recording itself. Not just based on build
quality and material selection, these factors are also related to the design.
For this moment, GoPro is still a favorite choice of extreme sports
videographers and adventurers, but probably it's not extreme enough for certain
scenarios.
The placement of action camera on the handlebars or helmet
makes it easily exposed by danger. This condition encourages an inventor Todd
Richards to find a solution. Together with TRinnovations team, Richards
introduces Barnacle. This camera is made to do all the things that can't be
done by other action cameras.
When the standard action cameras choose to use square form,
Barnacle is carrying flat design, it makes this camera doesn't protrude. It's
small, only 6.5 × 5 cm, and can be paired with an assortment of objects such as
helmets and caps without the need for complicated mounting. Barnacle can still
work normally even after run over by a car or motorcycle - all components have
passed intensive tests.
Barnacle is utilizing ABS plastic material. This type of
plastic is used for car bumper, strong but flexible. The minimalist dimension
also ensures a high level of aerodynamics. It's able to support the weight of
more than 200 kilograms constantly, and is able to survive at high speed
(passing 200 kilometers per hour), whereas Barnacle weights only 50 grams.
The ability of the camera also becomes a major concern of
TRinnovations. Barnacle offers full-HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps and
HD 1280 × 720 at 60fps. You are presented with two types of lenses: the normal
type with an angle of 110 degree and a wide-angle of 130-degree. Action camera
is also equipped with motion activation feature, a microphone, a still photo
capability, and the flexibility to configure the settings. For 1080p video
recording, Barnacle can active for two hours, store its files on a Micro SD
card. The battery recharge process takes 2.5 hours.
Because its base is wide enough, you can attach Barnacle
using velcro or double-sided tape. If you choose to attach it with normal method,
the developer has prepared mount accessory, and adapter of standard camera or
GoPro. For now there are only two color options, black and blue (promised more
colors in the future), packaged in a metal tin packaging.
Barnacle can be ordered through crowdfunding website
Kickstarter, it's sold starting from US $ 155. The distribution will be done in
August 2015.